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    Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) organized a comprehensive three-phase Nature Guide Training Program for guides working in both the core and buffer zones. The initiative aimed to :

    • Deepen understanding of Tadoba’s biodiversity
    • Improve communication and hospitality skills
    • Encourage responsible guiding through a defined code of conduct
    • Promote awareness of wildlife management practices

    Program Reach :

    • 119 guides from the core area (Phase 1 & 2)
    • 240 guides from the buffer area (Phase 2 & 3)
    • Total of 359 guides trained
    • Phase 3 conducted at Chandrapur Forest Academy ,in association with Pratham Education Foundation

    Training Highlights :

    • Modules onEnglish speaking, soft skills, hospitality, CPR, waste management, from the wildlife management
    • Field visits to identify mammals, birds, butterflies, reptiles, and plants
    • Special sessions on animal behavior, species ID, and habitat management

    Key Trainers & Coordinators :

    • Mr. Sanjay Karakre – Mammals of Tadoba
    • Mrs. Divya Bharti – Butterflies & Reptiles
    • Mr. Anil Mali – Bird Identification & Migration
    • Mrs. Sumaiya Nikhat – English Speaking
    • Mr. Aniruddha Chavji & Mr. Sanjay Karakre – Local Coordinators
    • Mr. Prafulla Sawarkar, Education Officer, TATR – Program Coordinator

    A one-day field trip to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Botanical Garden was also conducted, enriching the learning experience. After completing the course, participants underwent an evaluation focused on English and Tadoba-specific knowledge.

    Each guide received a study kit, including :

    • Enchanting Tadoba book
    • Tadoba Passport, diary, feedback book, and writing materials
    • Certificate of Completion

    This initiative has significantly enhanced the guides’ ability to engage meaningfully with tourists and contribute responsibly to conservation.

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